Kite surfer reaches shore safely as Storm Boelo batters Suffolk

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 12:31 · Archive

A kite surfer separated from their board off the River Stour reached shore safely during Storm Boelo, with 50mph winds.

A kite surfer separated from their board off Erwarton Ness on the River Stour reached the shore safely before rescue crews arrived on Sunday morning. RNLI Harwich Lifeboat Station was called to the incident at 10.17am during Storm Boelo, when conditions were rough and the kite surfer was heard shouting for help. The crew was stood down once the person reached shore safely.

At 10.53am, HM Coastguard asked the lifeboat crew to check a nearby sailing boat which had been reported adrift. It was initially believed someone could be on board, but the vessel was found empty and safely at anchor.

The incidents occurred during the second storm in 24 hours to hit Suffolk, with winds reaching 50mph. A previous call-out on Saturday at 10.50am had launched the inshore lifeboat following reports of two people in the water off Felixstowe, but they were found to be open-water swimmers who were safe and well.

How it is being reported

• Kite surfer in difficulty sparks lifeboat launch as Storm Boelo winds hit 50mphA kite surfer in difficulty off Erwarton Ness on the River Stour prompted a lifeboat launch as winds reached 50mph during Storm Boelo.Ipswich Star · 26 Oct, 12:15
• Kite surfer in difficulty sparks lifeboat launch as Storm Boelo winds hit 50mphA kite surfer in difficulty off Erwarton Ness on the River Stour prompted a lifeboat launch as winds reached 50mph during Storm Boelo.East Anglian Daily Times · 26 Oct, 12:15

In this story: Erwarton Ness · River Stour · RNLI Harwich Lifeboat Station · HM Coastguard · Felixstowe · Suffolk · Storm Boelo

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